TOPDON Announces BCI Membership
Automotive Diagnostic Tools Firm Declares Membership with Battery Organization.
TOPDON USA announces its membership with Battery Council International (BCI), a not-for-profit trade association that has promoted the interests of the lead battery industry for over 90 years. With this partnership, the automotive diagnostic tools firm can include BCI-based battery libraries in its products, such as the BT Mobile Pro and BT Mobile ProS.
The Council establishes technical standards for manufacturing, Its members account for over 98% of the lead-acid battery production and recycling capacity in the United States. Their member companies alone were responsible for spending $100.4 million on research and development in 2018. The entity also publishes content that is vital for the industry, such as data books and technical manuals.
“BCI works to provide the most up-to-date information on technical developments, as well as updates on regulatory initiatives. Our membership is an asset, by allowing us to include the most accurate data in our line of battery testing tools”, says Chad Schnitz, TOPDON USA Vice President.